Five police officers in the southern state of Tennessee have been charged with murder and other crimes for assaulting and killing a 29-year-old man during a traffic violation.
On the 27th, the local city released a video of a police officer assaulting a man at the time of the incident, and demonstrations were held all over the United States to protest the police.
On the 7th of this month in Memphis, Tennessee, a black man, Tyree Nichols (29), was assaulted by five black police officers during a traffic violation and was treated at a hospital. died three days later.
Five police officers were dismissed for excessive crackdown, and five were subsequently charged with murder and other crimes.
On the 27th, the city of Memphis released footage of the camera worn by the police officer who assaulted him at the time of the incident.
Footage showed police officers surrounding Nichols, punching and kicking him, and Nichols yelling "Mama" for help.
Along with the release of the video, demonstrations against the police were held in Memphis, where the incident occurred, and other parts of the United States.
The deceased Nichols' mother is calling for a peaceful protest demonstration, but it has been pointed out that the demonstration may spread further following the release of the video.
President Biden calls for peaceful protests
President Biden issued a statement on the 27th, condemning the assault by the police saying, ``I felt angry and deeply hurt like many people when I saw the horrific footage that caused Tyree's death.
With protest demonstrations spreading all over the country in mind, he called for peaceful protests, stating, "Those seeking justice must not rely on violence and destruction. Violence is illegal, destructive, and unacceptable." rice field.